Turquoise

Turquoise, the talisman of monarchs, shamans, and warriors, is possibly the earliest stone in human history. Strong and impenetrable, yet comforting to the touch and healing to the eye, it is a stone of protection that looks as though it were cut from an azure heaven and dropped to earth. Turquoise is the name given to anything with this serene shade of blue by its distinctive color, which is frequently blue-green. The stone’s natural cream or brown mottling or veining only serves to emphasize its personality.

Some Native American tribes describe turquoise as being like sky shards. Indeed, it doesn’t take a lot of imagination to figure out why turquoise was given that name. Turquoise can appear to express diverse moods with its various colors of blue and green, just as the sky can be a peaceful or stormy blue. The concept of wearing shards of the sky on a turquoise necklace is both shocking and appealing.

Since the trade routes that carried turquoise to Europe from the mines in central Asia passed through Turkey, and since Venetian merchants frequently bought the stone in Turkish bazaars, the name turquoise is derived from the French pierre turquoise, which means “Turkish stone.”

Turquoise, the December birthstone, can be opaque or translucent, and a turquoise bead necklace creates an iridescent, whimsical look. Some turquoise necklaces are set in platinum, silver, or gold, while other gemstones are sometimes used in conjunction with turquoise for a complimentary, enhancing effect. Fashion accessories such as turquoise chokers or neckbands are also popular.

The most expensive necklaces are made with turquoise from Iran or Persia, which is thought to be the best quality turquoise. Mexican, Chinese, Egyptian, and American sources, on the other hand, offer affordable varieties. Although many people in the general public wear turquoise necklaces, they are also common in Native American and Southern jewelry collections. They are ideal for informal wear, particularly in the summer, but they can also be paired with other gems for more formal occasions.

Turquoise is thought to have therapeutic, protective, and restorative properties by people of various civilizations, according to gemologists. Turquoise is also said to fade or change color when the wearer is in peril or if a partner has been disloyal, according to legend.

The death masks of Tutankhamun, as well as the magnificent inlaid skulls, shields, and power sculptures of Moctezuma, the last Aztec emperor, were all embellished with turquoise.

In ceremonies where they invoked the great spirit of the sky, Indian priests would wear it. When wearing turquoise, many people believed their thoughts would unite with the universe, earning turquoise the title of “universal stone.” Its capacity to change hues made it useful for divination or prophecy. Turquoise has always represented the god of the sky who is living on earth to the prehistoric Indian, whether it is worn on the body or utilized in rituals.

How people used it:

The ability of turquoise to protect riders from harm when they fall has long been known. It was first worn on the person and fastened to the bridles and trappings of Turkish troops as amulets. Later, it was used to ward off falls of any type.

According to legend, turquoise also has an impact on the wearer’s physical well-being. It is believed to become pale when its owner is ill or depressed, to lose all color when the individual passes away, and to gradually regain its color when given to a new, healthy owner, with each passing day seeing a deeper shade of it.

It fosters leadership in the workplace, aids in career-related migration or frequent travel, and supports avoiding risky investments. Turquoise aids in getting past writer’s block and is a stone of clarity while conveying information; it is a particularly effective amulet for individuals who work in the legal profession or for local or national governments.

When used as a travel crystal, turquoise guards your pet as well as you and your belongings from theft, loss, and attack. It also helps prevent accidents, especially falls.

Turquoise, when fastened to a collar, bridle, or cage, keeps pets from wandering or being kidnapped and makes horses sure-footed and submissive to their riders.

We now understand that turquoise empowers both sexes equally and that it can be a lucky stone or a symbol of success, ambition, and creativity when worn or carried.

Turquoise is a stone for letting go of pointless regrets and forgiving and accepting oneself. It inspires us to respect ourselves as God’s creation and instrument.